Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a widely recognized eating behavior disorder. It affects children and adults who are unable to meet their own nutritional needs due to sensory sensitivity, fear of negative consequences, or lack of interest in eating. This book is the first of its kind. The authors present a unique therapeutic approach specifically designed to work with ARFID. The book includes: an overview of existing research studying the problem of treating avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. This section of the book will help create a complete picture of the disorder, its causes, and consequences affecting physical and mental health. A comparison of ARFID with other eating disorders. This data will help draw a clear line between different diagnoses, the manifestations of which often resemble each other. A clearly formulated step-by-step CBT-ARFID methodology - cognitive behavioral therapy for selective/restrictive food intake disorder. The book contains a practical guide ready for use in working with patients. Rich handout materials: psychoeducational materials and assessment scales designed to facilitate the therapist's work in diagnosing and treating ARFID.